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G16 RYC

2020 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,337 mi
Last recorded77,337 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Golf30,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 RYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 77,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 114,645 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside head light lens cover deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,317 miles

both fronts and the o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2024 111,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both fronts and the o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2023 68,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,464 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,233 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 89,516 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 84,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,450 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 70,343 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,818 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 56,986 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 56,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,964 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,648 miles

both rear tyres getting low

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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G16 RYC is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 30,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G16 RYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 6 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G16 RYC registered?

G16 RYC is a 2020 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 2020.

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